California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure

California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 19, 2024

Key tech details of Rivian and VW’s joint venture partnership

Significant work has been done to ensure Rivian’s electrical architecture and software are compatible with Volkswagen vehicles.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 19, 2024

GM, ChargePoint partner to deploy 500 ultra-fast EV chargers

The chargers will support electric vehicles equipped with either CCS or NACS charging ports without the need for adapters.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024

Stellantis, Zeta Energy ink deal to develop lithium-sulfur EV batteries

Zeta Energy's lithium-sulfur batteries do not require critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel manganese or graphite.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 18, 2024

DOE closes on $9.6B loan to Ford’s BlueOval SK battery joint venture

The funds will finance construction of up to three electric vehicle battery plants in the U.S., two in Kentucky and one in Tennessee.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 17, 2024

EVs leap to almost 9% of US light duty vehicle sales in Q3: EIA

Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles accounted for 21.2% of new vehicle sales in the quarter, EIA said.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 13, 2024

Volkswagen, SAIC extend partnership to 2040

The joint venture will focus on product, production and decarbonization initiatives, including an accelerated electrification strategy. 

By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 12, 2024

Inventory management key amid EV uncertainty, affordability woes, experts say

Automakers might struggle to manage inventories as federal support for electric vehicle purchases could change with the new administration.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 11, 2024

E-Storage subsidiary to build $712M plant in Kentucky

Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing is establishing a cell, module and packaging facility and is set to begin production in 2025.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2024

Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers

The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 6, 2024

Volkswagen’s PowerCo secures battery materials supply deal

The five-year agreement with Australia-based Novonix, a manufacturer of synthetic graphite material, is slated to start in 2027.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 6, 2024

GM sells stake in Ultium Cells joint venture battery plant

The plant is one of three U.S. facilities that the automaker planned to operate as part of its joint venture with LG Energy Solution.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2024

GM Energy partners with a Texas utility to provide free EV charging

The program for Chevrolet electric vehicle owners will utilize renewable energy while offsetting charging costs.

By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 4, 2024

Where Michigan stands as an auto hub in the electrification era

The state’s reputation as the heart of the auto industry offers a solid foundation for the transition to EVs.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 3, 2024

Volvo sells 30% stake of Lynx & Co. to Zeekr

The automaker’s equity was valued at $747.4 million and the divestment is part of a new ownership structure for the jointly operated brand.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 3, 2024

North Carolina microgrid EV charging hub is a model for fleet electrification, Duke Energy says

The charging hub can serve light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles with 100% renewable energy from Duke’s integrated microgrid.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 3, 2024

Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls

The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2024

Hyundai recalls 145K vehicles over loss of power

The integrated charging control unit for Genesis and Ioniq brand models may fail to charge the vehicle’s battery.

By Eric Walz • Nov. 26, 2024

Rivian lands conditional $6.6B loan from Department of Energy

The funds would revive construction of the company’s electric vehicle factory in Georgia.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 26, 2024

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans. 

By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Uber, Lyft plan robotaxi fleet expansions

With Tesla planning to produce robotaxis, the two ride-hailing companies are adding partnerships to deploy driverless vehicles across more cities.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 25, 2024

BMW’s US footprint may protect it from tariff impacts, CEO says

CEO Oliver Zipse said 65% of the company’s cars sold in the U.S. are locally made.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 25, 2024

Volkswagen names Rivian exec as its North America CEO

Kjell Gruner takes over Dec. 12 for Pablo Di Si, who stepped down from the post, according to the company. 

By Larry Avila • Nov. 22, 2024

Lucid opens Gravity orders in bid to reshape SUV market

The company will begin with production of the $94,900 Grand Touring trim, which has a range of over 440 miles.

By Haley Cawthon • Nov. 20, 2024

Rivian CFO inks $3.5M trading plan as EV industry faces bumps

President-elect Trump will likely ax the tax credit on electric vehicles, which could significantly impact competition in the segment.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 20, 2024